Celebrating the life of
Julius Jay Angus Smith
December 19, 1962 - October 03, 2011
Julius Angus Smith Jay
-SAVANNAH- Julius Angus Smith fondly known as "Jay", 48, died Monday, October 3, 2011, after a short respiratory illness. Born in Savannah, he was the son of Olin Thompson Smith and the late Ann Davidson Smith. He attended Savannah Christian Preparatory School and graduated from Armstrong State College. Jay loved the ocean and was an avid deep sea fisherman and surfer.
After many years of kidney dysfunction, he received the gift of a donated kidney which gave him new life. He gave back by dedicating his time to the National Kidney Foundation, where he was on the board of directors. He counseled and shared his successful experiences with many other incipient transplant patients, as well as campaigning for organ donor awareness and living wills. He was very involved with The Transplant Olympic Games and was well decorated with gold, silver and bronze medals for swimming.
He is survived by his father, O. Thompson Smith, brother, Tye Davidson Smith, nephews, Tyler Brook Smith and Jonathan Davidson Smith, aunt and uncle, Gina Smith Sunderland and William Irvin Sunderland, cousins, Dana Reinschmidt Tompkins and Robert Tompkins and many other cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Kidney Foundation, 2951 Flowers Rd., Ste 211, Atlanta GA 30341 www.Kidneyga.org., OR Georgia Transplant Foundation, 6600 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd., 600 Embassy Row, Ste. 250, Atlanta, GA 30328.
Visitation: Thursday, October 6, 6:00-8:00 pm at Fox and Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside burial: Friday, Oct. 7, at 11:30, Bonaventure Cemetery.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
I was so very sorry to hear of Jay's passing! We went to SCPS together & he was truly a sweet guy! He was solely responsible for helping me pass my swimming test at Georgia Southern which enabled me to graduate! I'm so sorry for your loss & please know that Jay will be always missed& remembered with fondness !
- Tammy Sauers, Savannah, GA
JAY, you will always be missed and loved very much, my stepdad Steve Proper would ALWAYS talk about you and how you played your drums and all the times when yall where kids great stories to listen to growing up, To our family to yours, WE LOVE YOU!!! .... STEVE AND LISA PROPERS SON, DANIEL WILLIAMS ***FLY ON TO HEAVEN JAYBIRD! wish i could be there.
- Daniel Edward Williams Jr., Agoura Hills, CA
May the Lord keep Jay's spirit and uphold his family. His quick smile, laugh, true-heart gladness, and hospitality are certain and lasting. God bless his family and friends with strength and rest in this season.
- Andy Garrett, Atlanta, GA
My heart goes out to the Smith family, especially you Mr T. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You are very lucky to have such a wonderful group friends and family with you during this hard time. May God bless you and give you strength during this hard time.
- Justine Howland, Richmond Hill, GA
My heart goes out to the Smith family, especially you Mr T. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You are very lucky to have such a wonderful group friends and family with you during this hard time. May God bless you and give you strength during this hard time.
- Justine Howland, Richmond Hill, GA
My deepest condolences to all of the Smith Family. Jay was the first friend I made when I moved to Savannah. Thanks for showin' the Yankee around Jay! Rest in Peace My Friend. Sincerely, Rob
- Rob Jones, Boulder, CO
My sincere condolences to the Smith family. Jay was the first friend my brother Rob made when we moved from Chicago to Savannah and over the years he became my friend as well. I'll miss you Jay! Rest in Peace!
- KImberly Jones, Atlanta, GA
Rest in Peace my Friend.
- Rob Jones, Boulder, CO
With deepest sympathy to the Smith family...my thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Anne Wier Principe, Conyers, GA
My heart goes out to the Smith family,Jay was a friend and a surfing buddy back in the earlydays we will miss you friend.
- Phillip Michael III, Savannah, GA
My heart and prayers go out to the Smith family. jay and I have known each other since kindergarten. He had a good soul. God Bless You
- Kevin Sheehan, Savannah, GA
My heart goes out to the Smith family and all of those who knew and loved Jay. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God comfort you and give you strength.
- Stephanie Byrd, Savannah, GA
Our hearts go out to the Smith family. Jay was a great friend to all. John and Leigh Hinely
- Leigh Hinely, Pooler, GA
Our hearts go out to the Smith family. Jay was a great friend.
- Leigh Hinely, Pooler, GA
thoughts and prayers are with you
- kathy kane sutlive, los angeles, CA
I was so very sorry to hear of Jay's passing! We went to SCPS together & he was truly a sweet guy! He was solely responsible for helping me pass my swimming test at Georgia Southern which enabled me to graduate! I'm so sorry for your loss & please know that Jay will be always missed& remembered with fondness !
- Tammy Sauers, Savannah, GA
JAY, you will always be missed and loved very much, my stepdad Steve Proper would ALWAYS talk about you and how you played your drums and all the times when yall where kids great stories to listen to growing up, To our family to yours, WE LOVE YOU!!! .... STEVE AND LISA PROPERS SON, DANIEL WILLIAMS ***FLY ON TO HEAVEN JAYBIRD! wish i could be there.
- Daniel Edward Williams Jr., Agoura Hills, CA
May the Lord keep Jay's spirit and uphold his family. His quick smile, laugh, true-heart gladness, and hospitality are certain and lasting. God bless his family and friends with strength and rest in this season.
- Andy Garrett, Atlanta, GA
My heart goes out to the Smith family, especially you Mr T. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You are very lucky to have such a wonderful group friends and family with you during this hard time. May God bless you and give you strength during this hard time.
- Justine Howland, Richmond Hill, GA
My heart goes out to the Smith family, especially you Mr T. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You are very lucky to have such a wonderful group friends and family with you during this hard time. May God bless you and give you strength during this hard time.
- Justine Howland, Richmond Hill, GA
My deepest condolences to all of the Smith Family. Jay was the first friend I made when I moved to Savannah. Thanks for showin' the Yankee around Jay! Rest in Peace My Friend. Sincerely, Rob
- Rob Jones, Boulder, CO
My sincere condolences to the Smith family. Jay was the first friend my brother Rob made when we moved from Chicago to Savannah and over the years he became my friend as well. I'll miss you Jay! Rest in Peace!
- KImberly Jones, Atlanta, GA
Rest in Peace my Friend.
- Rob Jones, Boulder, CO
With deepest sympathy to the Smith family...my thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Anne Wier Principe, Conyers, GA
My heart goes out to the Smith family,Jay was a friend and a surfing buddy back in the earlydays we will miss you friend.
- Phillip Michael III, Savannah, GA
My heart and prayers go out to the Smith family. jay and I have known each other since kindergarten. He had a good soul. God Bless You
- Kevin Sheehan, Savannah, GA
My heart goes out to the Smith family and all of those who knew and loved Jay. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God comfort you and give you strength.
- Stephanie Byrd, Savannah, GA
Our hearts go out to the Smith family. Jay was a great friend to all. John and Leigh Hinely
- Leigh Hinely, Pooler, GA
Our hearts go out to the Smith family. Jay was a great friend.
- Leigh Hinely, Pooler, GA
thoughts and prayers are with you
- kathy kane sutlive, los angeles, CA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
